a problem child
21problem child — A low market share product in a fast growing market …
22problem — [präb′ləm] n. [ME probleme < MFr < L problema < Gr problēma < proballein, to throw forward < pro , forward + ballein, to throw, drive: see PRO 1 & BALL2] 1. a question proposed for solution or consideration 2. a question, matter,… …
23problem — (n.) late 14c., a difficult question proposed for solution, from O.Fr. problème (14c.), from L. problema, from Gk. problema a problem, a question, lit. thing put forward, from proballein propose, from pro forward (see PRO (Cf. pro )) + ballein to …
24problem — prob|lem W1S1 [ˈprɔbləm US ˈpra: ] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(difficulty)¦ 2 3¦(question)¦ 4 no problem 5 the (only) problem is (that) ... 6 that s your/his etc problem 7 it s/that s not my problem 8 What s your/his etc problem? 9 Do …
25child — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ little, small, young ▪ My father died while I was still a small child. ▪ newborn ▪ teenage ▪ …
26problem — noun (C) 1 DIFFICULTY a situation that causes difficulties: There was rarely any problem in motivating the students to study. | have a problem with: I ve been having a few problems with the car. | a drug/crime problem: tough new measures to… …
27problem */*/*/ — UK [ˈprɒbləm] / US [ˈprɑbləm] noun [countable] Word forms problem : singular problem plural problems Metaphor: Problems and troubles are like illnesses. When things get better, people think of the problems as being cured. She thinks we live in a… …
28problem — prob|lem [ prabləm ] noun count *** 1. ) something that causes trouble or difficulty: a major cause of traffic problems in the city problem of: the problem of unemployment problem for: Homelessness is a serious problem for a lot of young people.… …
29problem — [[t]prɒ̱bləm[/t]] ♦ problems 1) N COUNT: usu with supp, oft N of/with n A problem is a situation that is unsatisfactory and causes difficulties for people. ...the economic problems of the inner city... The main problem is unemployment... He told… …
30problem — /prob leuhm/, n. 1. any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty. 2. a question proposed for solution or discussion. 3. Math. a statement requiring a solution, usually by means of a mathematical operation or geometric… …
